Peter Rethwisch

Peter Joseph Rethwisch, 83, of Lansing died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Central Iowa Healthcare, Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, January 16 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing with Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg as the Celebrant. Burial will be held at a later date.

Peter Joseph was born November 2, 1933 to Philip and Fern Elizabeth (Trayer) Rethwisch in Waukon. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1951.

Peter was united in marriage with Patricia Wagner June 14, 1952 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. He owned and operated Rethwisch Lumber in Lansing until his retirement in August of 2016. Peter enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, playing cards, cooking and traveling. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the ICC Choir, Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, Lions Club and was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts.

Peter is survived by his children, Jerry (Mary) Rethwisch of Farmington, MN, Jim (Maglei) Rethwisch of Winter Haven, FL, Dave (Ellen) Rethwisch of Iowa City, Jay Rethwisch of Lansing, Dan (Ann) Rethwisch of Corpus Christi, TX, Judi (Jeff) Darling of Lansing, Pete (Bea) Rethwisch of Marion and Mari (Scott) Smith of La Crosse, WI; 33 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Rethwisch, February 2, 2004; his parents, Philip and Fern Rethwisch; his son, Robert Rethwisch; his daughter, Jayne Stahl; his grandson, Ricky Stahl; and one sister, Marilyn Rethwisch.

In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the family. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.